Select an organization structure / chart / layout.
Count the number of levels in the heirarchy.
Ex: If there are 6 basic levels, write each number on a sticky note and place them around the room.
Also write the numbers 1 through six on pieces of paper or note cards. If the organizational chart has one person at the very top, then write "1" on just one piece of paper. If the organizational chart has five people equally branching off the person at the top, then write "2" on five pieces of paper.
Have students pick one piece of paper as they enter the room.
When class starts have students match their numbers with the sticky note numbers (stand by matching number).
Have the student(s) in the "1" spot come to the front of the room and face the front wall.
Have the student(s) in the "2" spot come to the front of the room and fall in behind "1" in the structure you've chosen for this activity.
Same for student(s) in the "3" spot and so on.
Finally, show the organizational structure on the white board so students can see the layout they are standing in; and explain to them how ALL businesses have an organizational structure, and they've made one example.
I recommend one of the assignments for your students is to research local businesses to discover their organizational structure; have class discussion when assignment is due.
Actual activity can be a 5min exercise, but only if you know and understand the Johari Window concept ahead of time.
Basis of this activity is to discover 'blind-area' knowledge in order to decrease the size of that box (therefore, increasing open/free area).
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Educational and fun game play: good money-handling and decision-making practice.
Purchase advertising to help attract customers and command a higher price.
Choose standard 30-day game or shortened 15-day game. Great for quick classroom lessons!
Play and save high scores without an Internet connection.
Lots of animations: A daily TV weather forecast and a window to show the current weather conditions and an evening results-screen with stars, moving clouds and a moon that changes over the course of the game.
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Basis of this activity is to discover 'blind-area' knowledge in order to decrease the size of that box (therefore, increasing open/free area).
Digital Notes For Business Foundations and Business Management:
Online Additional Resources:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NesfswpIWfQ Careers in Business Management and Administration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGBHgz0-lmk All About Electives- Business Foundations
http://www.ae4rv.com/store/lemonade_pc.htm You have 30 (or 15) days to run a lemonade stand and see how much money you can make. While fun and easy to play, you will learn about handling money, decision making and crunching numbers. The high score board lets you compete against classmates, or even yourself.
Teachers use it for easy business and economic lessons. Playing Lemonade Stand is also very good for generating realistic data for teaching spreadsheet (Excel) lessons.
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SHRM provides resources, global best practices and a network of valuable contacts to more than 5,000 members in over 140 countries, in addition to U.S.-based HR professionals involved in global HR. As part of SHRM’s commitment to developing the HR profession globally, SHRM opened offices in Beijing, China, and Mumbai, India, to help establish important two-way relationships, provide education and facilitate the advancement of HR. SHRM is running a pilot program to create Member Forums in selected countries to encourage local networking among SHRM members.
http://www.federalreserve.gov/Provides a detailed look at the structure, responsibilities, and operations of the Federal Reserve System. Revised in 2005 to reflect changes in monetary, regulatory, and other policy areas. Incorporates major changes in the law and in the structure of the financial system in the past decade
www.bbb.org ~ better business bureau ~ Mission is to advance marketplace integrity through business self-regulation, assist in resolving disputes, and correct abuses to serve the best interests of the consuming public and business. Staunchly neutral, the BBB does not endorse or recommend any product, service, or company. Our credibility stems from our role as an impartial third party reporting factual information which has been brought to our attention to assist the consumer in exercising their own best judgment.
www.themint.org ~ being "money smart" ~ financial literacy, personal finance or money management, making the most of your money. Themint.org is packed with fun activities, games, challenges, quizzes and tests for kids and teens, tips for parents, and entertaining programs and lesson plans for teachers and students.
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